This new Brew Cruiser will whisk you away to Rockaway Beach this summer

A trip to Rockaway Beach is a rite of passage to have the best summer ever in New York. But, for some, getting there can be a real trek.

Services such as the subway and NYC’s ferry system are the most affordable travel options, but for $20 (round-trip), you can hitch a ride via Rockaway Brewing Company’s new Brew Cruiser service. And, yes, road sodas are available.

This is a game changer for folks who live in Long Island City and Astoria (and also pretty convenient for Greenpointers and Midtown East peeps). The non-stop shuttle bus operates during three departure times (9:30am–4pm return, noon–6:30pm return, and 2pm–9pm return) at a LIC pickup address (46-01 5th St). The vessel drops beachgoers off at Beach 73rd Street and Beach Front Street.

Each bus can fit 28 passengers and is able to store beach chairs, umbrellas, surf boards—you name it—for easy transport. Fans of Rockaway Brewing Company’s beers can purchase cans as well as growlers for the day to enjoy while laying on the sand as well.

The service begins this Saturday on June 1 and continues every Saturday until Labor Day weekend. Reserve your spot here. It looks like it's going to be a beautiful beach weekend, so jump on this bandwagon (literally).

Jennifer Picht is the Digital Editor for Time Out New York. She joined the team in 2015.

Aside from writing about major events in NYC, Jennifer specializes in creating content regarding New York neighborhoods, shopping, health and travel. Jennifer has worked in the media industry for the past six years and got her start working in the fashion and beauty closet at Ladies' Home Journal. Some of her career highlights include interviewing celebrities like Sutton Foster, Danny Elfman and Sarah Jessica Parker. She also has experience reporting live about things to do in the city during televised segments for NBC news, Pix11 and CBS. Her mantra: "Not hungry, but could eat."

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